News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| PEI Construction Companies Building Interest Among Irish Architects
Three construction-related companies from Prince Edward Island hosted a presentation at the Canadian Embassy in Dublin, Ireland this morning. Over 40 Irish architects and builders attended the presentation to learn more about Atlantic Canada Home, Rob Roy Builders and Bergmark Guimond Hammarlund… |
| Department of Education and Western School Board Partner to Provide Services and Support to Parenting Youth
The Department of Education and the Western School Board are providing an itinerant teacher to coordinate a literacy support program for pregnant and parenting youth at several sites served by the board. Fran Gillis, coordinator of the Education for Pregnant and/or Parenting Youth (EPPY), has an… |
| Minister Releases Coyote Management Report
Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Chester Gillan has released a report on coyote management prepared by the Environmental Advisory Council. During the spring session of the PEI Legislature, a resolution was passed in support of measures, including a bounty, to control the coyote… |
| Crime Prevention Week 2001
The province of Prince Edward Island will officially recognize Provincial Crime Prevention Week 2001, November 1-7. This week is an acknowledgement that preventing crime improves the quality of life for all Islanders and that community safety is everyone's responsibility. "This week is our… |
| Province Joins Federal Government and Other Provinces in Raising Tobacco Tax
Provincial Treasurer Patricia Mella announced this evening that the provincial Health Tax on tobacco will be increased at midnight by 1 cent per cigarette or $2 per carton of 200 cigarettes. This increase is part of a coordinated measure by the federal government and the provinces of Quebec,… |
| Premier Binns Honours Award Recipients
The Premier's Crime Prevention Awards were presented today by the Hon. Pat Binns. The Premier's awards annually recognize individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to community safety through crime prevention. "We are proud of our way of life in Prince Edward Island, and every… |
| Increased Training to Improve Road Safety for Commercial Vehicles
Prince Edward Island is serious about making highways safer. Prince Edward Island's Commercial Vehicle Officers have recently completed training and certification for the North American Standard Inspection Program to conduct commercial vehicle roadside inspections according to the Commercial… |
| Community Forums on Family Violence Begin Today
The first in a series of six community forums on family violence will be held tonight in Montague. Premier Pat Binns advised that the forums are being conducted by the Premier's Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention to respond to community concerns about family violence. "People will… |
| Second Highway Naturalization and Enhancement Pilot Project Completed in Western Prince Edward Island
The Department of Transportation and Public Works, in partnership with the Evangeline Tourism Association, has now completed a second Highway Naturalization and Enhancement Pilot Project along the Western Road through the Miscouche area. This effort complements a previous successful Highway… |
| Development and Technology Minister Opens New Business Development Building
The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, officially opened a new departmental building in Charlottetown today, marking the relocation of three corporations: Prince Edward Island Business Development Inc, Technology PEI and Island Investment Development Inc. The 94 Euston… |
| Province Announces Designated Scenic Heritage Roads Strategy
A newly launched partnership between government and communities will give a new lease on life for the Island's Designated Scenic Heritage Roads. The departments of Transportation and Public Works and Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment have developed a Designated Scenic Heritage Roads Strategy… |
| Workshop to Examine Harm Reduction Strategies
AIDS PEI and the Department of Health and Social Services are offering a workshop on November 7, 2001 to representatives from the health and justice system interested in learning more about the prevention of Hepatitis C through harm reduction programs such as needle exchange. Conference guest… |
| Minister Visits Cardinal Packaging's New Facility
The Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, got a tour of Cardinal Manufacturing's expanded facility in Wellington today. Company President Dennis Arsenault showed Minister Currie and Wilfred Arsenault, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Evangeline-Miscouche, around the… |
| Volunteers Provide Support at Breast Screening Clinic
East Prince Health is introducing a new volunteer role in the Prince County Hospital Breast Screening Clinic. Volunteers will offer information and support to women as they arrive for mammogram testing on the second floor of the hospital. Josephine Ripley, Radiology Manager explains, "We look… |
| "Island Focus" Goes Regional
The season premiere of ISLAND FOCUS is Wednesday, October 17, 8:00 pm on EastLink Television and will be available for the first time to subscribers across the Maritime region. ISLAND FOCUS is the community outreach television program of the Government of Prince Edward Island featuring the people… |
| Premier Announces Public Consultations on Family Violence
The Premier's Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention will conduct community forums next month to seek input from Islanders on how to prevent and reduce family violence in the province. The decision to conduct the province-wide public consultations was announced today by Premier Pat Binns… |
| Library Week 2001: October 15 - 20
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs, helped launch Provincial Library Week 2001 today at the Confederation Centre Children's Library in Charlottetown. Library Week began with the announcement of a special book program with the TD Bank which will see all… |
| Employment Standards Board Issues Decision
Re: Henderson and Cudmore Limited - Brian Ferrish - Notice of TerminationIt is the decision of the Board that the firm of Henderson and Cudmore Limited had sufficient knowledge of their financial situation well in advance of terminating Mr. Ferrish's employment. Henderson and Cudmore Limited had… |
| East Prince Health Home Care Services Acquire New Equipment
Home Care services in East Prince recently acquired new rehabilitative equipment to add to their already extensive home loan collection. Cindy Warren, Community Support Worker at East Prince Health Home Care services says "Our equipment pool is designed to assist individuals, through the support… |
| Infrastructure Funding Approved for New Facility in Crapaud
Construction of a new multipurpose recreational complex that will service the greater Crapaud area is ready to begin. Funding has been approved under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Infrastructure Program for the $1.76 million complex. The federal and provincial governments are each contributing… |